Apply to Study Abroad
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Are you ready to apply to study abroad? Consider how study abroad fits in with your academic, personal, and professional goals, then check out our Program Options.
Need help deciding which program is right for you? Read through the program page to check for course prerequisites and program highlights, then connect with the instructor to learn more.
Once you are ready to start an application, you can find the Apply Now button on the program page of your choice.
Questions About Studying Abroad?
We hope these videos help answering common questions about studying abroad with PCC!
Where Can I Go?
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Could Study Abroad Actually Work for Me?
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Starting Your Study Abroad Application
- Available for download: Google Slides for Starting Your Application [PDF]
Can I Afford to Study Abroad?
Can I Afford to Study Abroad Video
Have questions? Connect with an Education Abroad Advisor:
- Email studyabroad@pcc.edu,
- Call 971-722-7117, or
- Make an appointment via Calendly.
Make your Plan
As you prepare to study abroad at PCC, consider:
- Academic: How does studying abroad fit into your academic plan?
- If you are assigned an Academic Advisor at PCC, meet with them to discuss your intentions to study abroad and how if may affect your academic plan.
- If you aren’t currently assigned an Academic Advisor and want to discuss how an Ed Abroad course could fit into your academic plan, visit PCC Advising to make an appointment with an academic advisor.
- Financial: How do you plan to pay for the program?
Consider your personal savings, scholarships, and whether Financial Aid might help you as come up with a budget to cover the cost of studying abroad.- Contact the Financial Aid Office to review your award package by completing this Study Abroad Financial Aid Form.
- Check out the scholarships on our website.
- If you are eligible for a Pell Grant, we strongly encourage you to apply for the Gilman Scholarship.
- Travel Preparation: Apply for or renew your passport now. Processing a passport application can take up to 3 months, so complete it early!
Application Timeline
Here is an overview of the study abroad program application timeline:
Summer 2027 programs
- September: program application opens
- February 15: Application deadline
- February 22: $500 nonrefundable program deposit deadline
(submit after you have been admitted to your study abroad program) - March: Programs confirmed to run, Pre-Departure orientation sessions to prepare for travel
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in a PCC study abroad program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years of age or older by program start date.
- Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Complete the prerequisite course(s) for the study abroad program prior to the program start date.
- Attend a Budget Planning Meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor (Hosted weekly, attend once).
- Possess qualities of independence, self-reliance, and maturity necessary for studying abroad.
- Develop the willingness and ability to embrace the challenges of studying abroad.
Program Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Refund Policies
Visit Education Abroad Policies for details.